Surgical Technologist I - Plastic Reconstructive - Per Diem Days (7am-3:30pm) CALL & FLEX

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support surgical teams. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will prepare and pass sterile instruments, assist with supplies, and contribute to patient safety during procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years of ST experience, strong communication, and computer skills. Certifications as required by NJ law and AST or equivalent are needed to qualify.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; equivalent programs accepted.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by providing sterile instruments and supplies during surgery under the direction of the RN.
• Demonstrate positive behavior and ability to implement a plan of care as part of the team.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies to support ongoing procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Surgical Technologist (ST) I at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Demonstrates positive behavior and the ability to implement a plan of care. Duties require detailed knowledge of surgical instruments and prescribed procedures to provide surgeons with the appropriate sterile instruments and supplies throughout the course of surgery.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Professional certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) unless exempt per the New Jersey Surgical Technology Certification Law in effect since December 21, 2011, by meeting at least one of the following:
  a) Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical
  Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization (i.e., CST: Certified Surgical Technologist);
• b) OR has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
  Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (as documented by the Department of Defense Form 2586 (DD-2586) or Form DD-214);
  c) OR provides evidence that the person was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility on
  the effective date of this act (December 21, 2011).
  d) OR in the service of the federal government, performing surgical technology duties related to that service (as documented by the Department of Defense Form 2586 (DD-2586) or Form DD-214).
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Regular contact with HMH personnel, vendors, and visitors throughout the hospital.